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SANARY-SUR-MER, FRANCE
The rarest thing on the Côte d’Azur is a working
fishing town. On tiny Embiez island offshore
is an environmental winery created by the
heir of the Ricard pastis company, with strict
conservation policies.
PORTOFERRAIO, ITALY
Though small, Elba has been known since the
beginnings of recorded history – prized by empire
after empire for its rich soil and abundance of
minerals and gems. Napoleon’s famous exile in
the 1800s still bears signs of his stay here, yet the
largely agricultural island is serene and timeless.
PORTOVENERE (CINQUE TERRE), ITALY
The “Golfo dei Poeti,” inspired Dante, Petrarch,
Byron and Shelley with ancient houses and a
dominant 12th-century citadel. Explore the
grotto where Byron pondered, or climb the
castle beside St. Peter’s church for a view of the
Cinque Terre villages.
GIBRALTAR, BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORY
Fabled to be one of the Pillars of Hercules
that marked the edge of the world, “The Rock”
of Gibraltar is a towering monolith of limestone
and marble with natural caves, manmade
tunnels and geological significance. Its position
between Africa and Europe makes for a
fascinating history.
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